Dear Colleagues, By close of business Thursday, March 19, Berkeley Lab is transitioning to curtailed operations at all Lab sites. We are preparing to remain in a curtailed operational state for 30 days. This will be evaluated on a daily basis, and we will keep you updated. At this time, we do not have a presumed or confirmed case of COVID-19 on Lab sites. However, as the number of cases rises in … [Read more...]
Staff Share Stories of Inspiring Women in Their Lives
To help celebrate Women's History Month 2020, Lab employees discuss women who have had an impact on their life. Want to add your story? Go here. Diego Novoa Graduate Student Physical Sciences Area Honoring His Mother Sheila Dyer My mom is the strongest woman, and indeed probably the strongest person, that I know. She has always been my supporter and advocate. She constantly encourages me to … [Read more...]
Lab-Sponsored Events Status Report
These in-person events have been canceled, suspended, postponed, or moved online primarily due to COVID-19 concerns. For guidance on planning an event or changing the status of an event, please consult these lab FAQs. Questions? Send an email to communications@lbl.gov. Note that this is not a comprehensive list: March: ALS, Berkeley Lab public tours — Canceled for month of March March 12: A … [Read more...]
March 10 COVID-19 Update: Guidance for travel, conferences and events, visitors, and telework
Dear colleagues, Based on public health guidance and the best available scientific evidence, we are continuing to work on policies and plans to keep the Lab’s mission moving forward while protecting our people. We acknowledge the measures UC Berkeley and other public and private sector organizations are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are also balancing direction from the Department … [Read more...]
Message from the Director: The Lab’s response to COVID-19
Colleagues, We have been closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 coronavirus since January. I know it’s on your mind, and it’s very much on my mind as well. We’ve set up a Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG) of Lab experts to collect the best information available from evidence-based sources so that we can actively respond as the situation evolves. As part of our response, … [Read more...]